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The Big Jim Show

Hosted by The Ringer · sports · EN · 109 episodes

About this Podcast:

Hosted by former international rugby player, Jim Hamilton – we bring you raw stories, big characters, and unfiltered conversations from the world’s best sport stars and some of the most talented people from around the world. No scripts. New episodes every week. Subscribe and join the pack.

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35%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Big Jim Show about?

Hosted by former international rugby player, Jim Hamilton, we bring you raw stories, big characters, and unfiltered conversations from the world’s best sport stars and some of the most talented people from around the world. No scripts. New episodes every week. Subscribe and join the pack.

Who hosts The Big Jim Show?

The Big Jim Show is hosted by The Ringer. The show has published 109 episodes to date.

What has The Big Jim Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Black Out - The Bledisloe Cup, New Tackle Law & Jason Kelce Playing Rugby" (10 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Final Whistle - The Greatest Rivalry Game 4, Springbok Legacy & Dog Shot Of The Week" (13 September 2026, 26 minutes), and "We're Coming - Springbok Power, Rugby World Cup & Content Rights" (7 September 2026, 25 minutes).

How often does The Big Jim Show publish?

The Big Jim Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 109 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Big Jim Show?

Booking probability for The Big Jim Show is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Big Jim Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Big Jim Show's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Big Jim Show?

The strongest fits for The Big Jim Show are Sports. The Big Jim Show has a sports audience.

About the host

The Ringer hosts The Big Jim Show, a sports show with 109 episodes published.

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  • The Big Jim Show

    Black Out - The Bledisloe Cup, New Tackle Law & Jason Kelce Playing Rugby

    Oct 10, 202633 min

    Jim returns to the mic for another authentic, unfiltered episode. This week he talks on the first Bledisloe test, the new hip-drop tackle law, Jason Kelce making the switch to rugby and Jim's at home training. Learn...

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    Final Whistle - The Greatest Rivalry Game 4, Springbok Legacy & Dog Shot Of The Week

    Sep 13, 202626 min

    Jim returns to the mic with another authentic, unfiltered, rugby-packed episode. He discusses the final game of The Greatest Rivalry, whether this Springbok team is the best to ever do it, and a huge rugby league tackle...

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    We're Coming - Springbok Power, Rugby World Cup & Content Rights

    Sep 7, 202625 min

    Jim returns with another authentic, unfiltered conversation. Today, he discusses the recent win over the All Blacks by the mighty Springboks, some potential World Cup winners & the recent mayhem surrounding his content...

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    Not Our Right(s) - Is There A Content Problem In Rugby?

    Sep 3, 202613 min

    Jim is back with a short segment on a growing and constant issue across rugby media - content rights. In this short episode, Jim shares the recent issue he had with a large broadcasting company and why this is an issue...

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    World Stage - Springboks vs All Blacks, College Football & Dog Shot Of The Week

    Sep 1, 202638 min

    Big Jim Hamilton returns to the mic this week with another authentic, unfiltered conversation. He covers the recent South Africa win over New Zealand, in test 2 of The Greatest Rivalry. He also touches on a recent...

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    The Greatest Rivalry Game One - South Africa vs New Zealand Reaction

    Aug 22, 202622 min

    Big Jim is back this week with a reaction to the 'upset' between South Africa and New Zealand, in game 1 of The Greatest Rivalry. HOW did New Zealand end up scoring 5 tries, with South Africa only scoring 1? Listen to...

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    Born To Play

    Aug 20, 202652 min

    Jim returns this week, joined by rugby icon: Lima Sopoaga! Jim talks all things South African schoolboy rugby, The Greatest Rivalry and answers questions from all of you fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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    Show Time - Ma'a Nonu's Solo Haka, The Sharks' Rebrand & Garry VS Makhachev

    Aug 13, 202629 min

    This week Jim returns with another unfiltered conversation. He talks on the cool return of Ma'a Nonu, Ruben Love's solid performance, a controversial rebrand for the Sharks and the upcoming fight between Ian Garry and...

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    Rivalry - The Rise Of The All Blacks, The Dominance Of South-Africa & Henry Pollock's Pay Rise

    Aug 4, 202632 min

    Big Jim is back this week with another unfiltered conversation. This week he dives deep into The Greatest Rivalry tour between South-Africa and New Zealand, coming up in the next couple of days. He also touches on Henry...

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    Hard Yards - Brutal Rugby Training, Player Welfare & Joshua vs Fury

    Jul 27, 202640 min

    Big Jim is back this week with another unfiltered conversation. This week he reflects on some of the brutal training methods and training weeks he had to endure as a player, the way rugby players are dealt with after...

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    Bad Blood - The All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry, Upset Argentinians & The Springbok Fighter

    Jul 22, 202650 min

    Big Jim breaks down another CHAOTIC week of sport, with some insights into one of sports greatest ever rivalries, the Argentinian chaos after their loss to England in the rugby, the authentic football World Cup media...

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    The Unbeatables - Springboks, Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett & England Football

    Jul 13, 202638 min

    Big Jim Hamilton breaks down a blockbuster weekend of sport, with the Springboks holding off a strong Scottish side, Paddy Pimblett cementing himself as the face of the UFC and the English football team creating...

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    England Team Reaction

    Oct 29, 202518 min

    Recording all the way from New York, Jim shares his thoughts on the newly announced England rugby squad, including George Ford and Fin Smith, and gives his predictions for the upcoming games. What are your thoughts on...

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    Talking P!sh - Leaked Chats & Naked Calendars

    Oct 29, 202552 min

    It’s another episode of Talking P!sh! Big Jim’s joined by Ryan Wilson and John Barclay for a round of completely unfiltered nonsense... from Scottish statues and naked calendars to who’d win in a fight and which group...

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    Andy Black - Guitars and Scotland

    Oct 15, 20251h 14m

    Big Jim is joined by Scottish guitarist Andy Black for a cracking chat about life on the road, growing up in Scotland, and touring the world with Lewis Capaldi. From rugby to rock ‘n’ roll, Andy shares his story of how...

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    Andrew Brace - Pressure & Perception

    Oct 8, 20251h 29m

    Andrew Brace joins Big Jim to share life as a top rugby referee. From handling pressure on the pitch to the psychology of decision-making, he dives into the highs, the lows, and some of the darker sides of refereeing...

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    Rugby, Rebrands & Fans Questions

    Oct 1, 202543 min

    In this solo episode, Big Jim tackles everything from rugby’s hottest debates to some fun quick-fire questions. He gives his take on Saracens’ new brand, the Ryder Cup, and who he rates as the best Welsh player past and...

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    Sam Warburton - Athletes

    Sep 24, 20251h 45m

    Sam Warburton joins Big Jim for a candid conversation about the state of rugby today. They discuss the brutal demands of training, the fundamentals young players must master, and Sam’s reflections on the Lions Tour and...

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    Jamie Peacock - Man of Steel

    Sep 17, 20251h 22m

    In this episode, Big Jim sits down with rugby league legend Jamie Peacock, the “Man of Steel,” to discuss the state of rugby league, the toughness of Northern players, Andy Farrell’s influence on the game, and much...

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    Ed Jackson - Millimetres to Mountains

    Sep 10, 20251h 45m

    Big Jim is joined by Ed Jackson, the former rugby player who turned a life-changing injury into a journey of resilience and adventure. They dive into spirituality, what it takes to climb some of the world’s hardest...

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